Billings Sr High School vs Great Falls High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Montana, United States, 284 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Billings Sr High School
Billings · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,629 students
Great Falls High School
Great Falls · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,548 students
| Measure | Billings Sr High School Billings, Montana | Great Falls High School Great Falls, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #70 of 108 | #71 of 108 |
| National rank | #11805 of 16,910 | #11842 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,629 | 1,548 |
| Enrollment | 1,629 | 1,548 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50% | 54.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 29% |
| city | Billings | Great Falls |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (36.6 vs 36.5).
- •Billings Sr High School does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 39%).
- •Billings Sr High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50% vs 54.5%).
- •Great Falls High School does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 16.8).
- •Billings Sr High School is the larger school with 1,629 students compared with 1,548.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Billings Sr High School better than Great Falls High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Billings Sr High School and Great Falls High School?
About 284 km in a straight line, between Billings and Great Falls in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Billings Sr High School: 1,629. Great Falls High School: 1,548. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Billings Sr High School and Great Falls High School rank in Montana?
Billings Sr High School is 70th of 108 and Great Falls High School is 71st of 108 among high schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).